Forestis Villa: The Ultimate Private Villa in the Dolomites

I toured the villa during my stay at Forestis, and it was truly stunning.

Set at the entrance to Forestis, high above Bressanone, the villa is a private world within one of the finest wellness retreats in the Alps. It sleeps ten across five bedrooms, with a team of 14 staff dedicated just to the villa, so it feels like having your own hotel within the hotel.

You have your own pool, your own spa with a sauna, steam room and cold plunge, and a fully equipped gym, and it’s incredibly private all around. When you want more, the hotel’s restaurants, its spa and the best view of the Odle in the Dolomites are steps away.

One detail matters a lot for families: the Forestis hotel is for guests aged 14 and over, but children are welcome in the villa. For a milestone birthday, a family celebration or a group of friends, there’s nothing like it in the Dolomites.

Bedrooms: 5, sleeping up to 10
Staff: 14, dedicated to the villa
Wellness: Private pool, private spa with sauna, steam and cold plunge, and a fully equipped gym
Children: Welcome in the villa (the hotel is 14+)
From: About €25,000 a night

The Forestis outdoor pool at dusk with the peaks beyond — The Forestis grounds at dusk

A warmly lit corridor into the Forestis spa — Wellness is the point here

Who it’s for

A family celebration, a group of friends, or a reunion

Split between ten guests, the villa is a remarkable way to experience Forestis: complete privacy, a dedicated team, and the hotel’s spa and dining whenever you want them. It’s the only way to bring younger children to Forestis, and the way I’d plan a milestone trip to the Dolomites for a group.

Getting the group there

Logistics, handled

From Venice: About three and a half hours by train via Verona to Bressanone, then 25 minutes by car
From Munich: A direct train to Bressanone (Brixen)
By air: Innsbruck is the closest major airport, or arrive by helicopter
I arrange: Trains, private transfers for the whole group, guided hikes and the rest of your Italy trip

Before you ask

The questions I get

How many people does the Forestis Villa sleep?

Up to ten guests, across five bedrooms.

How much does the Forestis Villa cost?

It starts at about €25,000 a night. Rates vary by season, so ask me for your dates.

Are children allowed at the Forestis Villa?

Yes. The Forestis hotel itself is for guests aged 14 and over, but children are welcome in the villa, which makes it the way to bring a family with younger kids.

What’s included at the villa?

A dedicated team of 14 staff, a private pool, a private spa with a sauna, steam room and cold plunge, and a fully equipped gym. Guests can also enjoy the hotel’s restaurants and spa.

How do you get to Forestis?

From Venice, about three and a half hours by train via Verona to Bressanone, then 25 minutes by car. There’s also a direct train from Munich, Innsbruck is the closest major airport, and a helicopter is an option. I arrange all of it for the whole group.

The Forestis Villa

When are you thinking?

Tell me your dates, the size of your group and the occasion. I’ll check the villa and plan how everyone gets there.